I have Rafters from Sligo/Mayo.. Catherine Rafter married Michael Walsh in 1872 Kilmoremoy Parish/Ballina District. Catherine & Michael emigrated to Lancashire in the UK in the late 1890s. Catherine Rafter's parents were Patrick Rafter born 1813 and Bridget Rafter (Married name). Catherine had four siblings. Winnifred. John, Bridget and Patrick. Winnifred married John Murphy in 1854, Bridget married Thomas Ray in 1866, Patrick married Margaret Durkan in 1879. If anyone has any connection to these families would love to hear from you. Kath (Australia)